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14 COVID-19 and Mental Health: Comparing the mental health between African Americans and Whites in 2019 (before COVID-19) and 2020 (during COVID-19) using NSDUMH in the United States

Part of: JCTS_2023_ABSTRACT_COLLECTION

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 April 2023

Khulud Khudur  and
Johns Hopkins
Khulud Khudur
Affiliation:
Morgan State University
Johns Hopkins
Affiliation:
University Chair Advisor Dr. Hossain, TL1 Advisor Dr. Som Saha
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Abstract

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OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The purpose of this study is to compare the mental health of African Americans to Whites during 2019 and 2020 using the a National Survey on Drug Use and Mental Health (NSDUMH). METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Secondary data analysis from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The data consisted of 55,772 observations, 3,090 variables. This study will consist of the United State adult data population from 2019 and 2020 using the National Survey on Drug Use and Mental Health (NSDUMH). RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: The results of this research will be produced from the following analysis. The analysis will consist of a secondary data analysis from the National Survey on Drug Use and Mental Health (NSDUMH). The primary independent variable of interest is race. All the indicator (race, sex, insurance, etc). Dependent variable is the mental health of African Americans and Whites. This is the variable in the NSDUMH labeled as the Major Depressive Episodes (MDE). The data analysis will be conducted using univariate analysis describing the study population. Bivariate analysis will be performed using chi-square. Since our dependent variable will be dichotomous we will be using several logistic regressions. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Strengthen mental health and psychosocial support services as part of strengthening preparedness, response and resilience to COVID-19 and future public health emergencies. Also adopt the updated Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan for the future.

Type
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
Information
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science , Volume 7 , Issue s1 , April 2023 , pp. 4
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